SCOPE AND CONTENT: This collection contains a single account book kept by John W. Grove and George A. Grove of Newtown, VA, from 1821 – 1833. (1 box) Last updated 10/10.

HISTORICAL/BIOGRAPHICAL: John W. Grove and his son George A. Grove were wagon makers in Newtown (later Stephens City), VA. John W. Grove (1791-1873) was a life long resident of Newtown, a veteran of the War of 1812, a magistrate in Frederick County for many years, and the father of seven children. His son George A. Grove (1816-1902) continued his father’s wagon maker business, and became a leading citizen of Stephens City. Grove served as a captain in the Confederate army, and as a councilman and mayor of Stephens City.